11-14-17 Council/Manager Minutes ������ OFFICIAL MINUTES
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November 14, 2017
The meeting began at 6:30 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Schmidgall, and Council Members: Clausen, Fonnest, and Snope.
Also present were: City Manager Cruikshank, Physical Development Director Nevinski, City
Engineer Oliver and Planning Manager Zimmerman.
1. Divisions of Lots of Record
Planning Manager Zimmerman reviewed the process used by staff when divisions of lots of
record have been requested by property owners.
The Council directed staff to develop a formal application, reviewing and approving the
division of lots of record administratively. Staff will also mail a letter notifying property owners
within 350 feet of the subject property that a Tax Parcel Division or Demolition has been
approved.
2. Infrastructure Forecast - Debt Analysis
City Manager Cruikshank presented the updated Infrastructure Forecast Debt Analysis Plan
and reviewed the proposed financing and fees.
At the December 5 City Council meeting the Council will consider ordinance amendments
that will increase the franchise fees for Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy.
3. Discuss Financial Assistance for Development Projects
Physical Development Director Nevinski and City Manager Cruikshank reviewed and
discussed current and past Tax Increment Financing (TIF) development projects within the
City.
The Council discussed the TIF Policy, stating they would be receptive to TIF projects; would
like to see projects where a public benefit can be demonstrated; possibly placing conditions
for approval; shorter terms, lesser amounts, prevailing wage, percent of minority owned
businesses, union labor, affordable housing, and include GARE directives.
Staff will bring back an amended policy for future consideration by the Council.
4. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: City Council November 21, City Council
December 5 and Council/Manager December 12, 2017
The Council discussed the upcoming draft agendas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 pm. � ��
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Steven Schmidgall, Mayor Pr Tem
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